With the annual Formula 1 race, parties and concerts (are you ready for Martin Garrix and Dua Lipa?) back in full swing in Singapore this September, we have a feeling you’ll be scouting for the best dining deals in the Marina Bay area to refuel on food, drinks and hang out with friends. Here’s a list of the best 10 dining deals and 1-for-1 promotions, sorted by credit cards.

AMEX

Harry’s at Esplanade

This month, Esplanade will be presenting Cipta Cita — a string of free performances in conjunction with the Malay Language Month. Head down to support local and regional acts, after which you can make your way over to Harry’s for Harry’s Signature Wings, Harry’s Jazz burger and cocktails with a Singaporean twist, like the Bandung Cino.

La Brasserie, The Fullerton Bay Hotel

Everything with a view is better. Food especially. French food, oh lala, even more so. La Brasserie boasts a spectacular view of the Marina Bay Waterfront, and very likely within earshot of the roaring F1 engines, too. Sit back, relax, have your Suprême de Canard Confit or steak and frites, and enjoy life. As the French say, c’est la vie.

Promotion: Enjoy 15% savings on a-la-carte lunch and dinner when you pay with your American Express card.

Post Bar, The Fullerton Hotel

The Fullerton Hotel will be a hot spot during F1 weekend. If you’re planning to gather your pals here for F1 dining deals, you’d better act fast. Post Bar will be a hit with their sliders and cocktails. Keep a lookout for their Grand Prix-themed snack menu and live out your F1 dream with their Grand Prix simulator (available from 3pm till late, 10 to 16 September) when you spend S$100 nett in a single receipt.

CITIBANK

CUT by Wolfgang Puck

Steak connoisseur, are you? Then you must be a fan of CUT by Wolfgang Puck.

The Michelin-starred steakhouse has an exquisite range of steaks starring the Australian Angus, Wagyu selections, and Japanese A5 Kobe Beef from Hyogo Prefecture. At CUT’s bar and lounge, you can enjoy some of their designer cocktails while you ponder over the other finer things in life.

Promotion: Get 10% off your bill when you spend S$350 or more with your Citibank credit card. (Citi ULTIMA and Citi Prestige Card members get complimentary champagne or Prosecco. TnCs apply).

Cherry Garden, Mandarin Oriental Singapore

With Mid-Autumn Festival falling on September 24, you’ll soon be searching for a restaurant to have a nice meal with your family. Enter Cherry Garden. A well-furnished and elegant setting here makes for a perfect family or any social gathering. They have private dining rooms too. Food-wise, Cherry Garden offers authentic Cantonese dishes made only with fresh and seasonal produce.

Promotion: Citibank card-holders get 15% off total bill (excluding weekend dim sum brunch) from now until 31 December 2018.

Address: 5 Raffles Avenue, Singapore039797

Telephone: 6885 3500

Boruto

For those who prefer something light and refreshing, Boruto, a Japanese tapas and sake bar with great ambience, is the perfect choice. Enjoy tapas like yellowfin tuna with Avruga caviar and olive oil crumble, along with an array of beverages including sochu, sake and cocktails.

Promotion: Citibank cardholders are entitled to 15% off the a la carte menu from now till 31 October 2018.

STANDARD CHARTERED

ComNam Vietnamese Street Eats

Working in the CBD area can be taxing on the wallet. If you’re on a budget and have a sudden craving for Vietnamese for lunch, make a beeline for ComNam Vietnamese Street Eats. From light snacks to rice and noodles, your hankerings are well covered. Assuming you don’t know any Vietnamese, here’s the menu with pictures (and English descriptions).

Promotion: Weekday set lunches are priced at S$9.90 nett. Enjoy 1-for-1 deals for weekday set lunches with a Standard Chartered card.

Pepperoni Pizzeria

Who doesn’t love pizza? For folks working in the CBD, treat yourself and your team to a nice long lunch at Pepperoni Pizzeria where you can enjoy a 1-for-1 weekday set lunch. Besides pizza, other Italian favourites from antipastos to pastas are also available.

Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Singapore

The Seasonal Tastes buffet offers a delectable assortment of Asian and Western dishes. Enjoy a smorgasbord of bold-flavoured American classics such as mini Boston lobsters in brioche or Asian delights like wok-fried beef tenderloin with Taiwanese barbeque sauce. The Surf-and-Turf-themed buffet is on until 30 September 2018.

Prices: S$98++ (per adult) and S$48++ (per child.). Children below the age of four dine for free.

Promotion: UOB cardholders enjoy 1-for-1 buffet from now until 31 October 2018.

MAYBANK

Aquamarine, Marina Mandarin Singapore

If you’re looking for halal options, Aquamarine at Marina Mandarin offers a buffet spread with Asian and International cuisines. From wagyu beef short ribs to local delights like chilli crab and assam fish head curry, you can eat to your heart’s content.

Promotion: Maybank card holders enjoy 1-for-1 deals for weekday buffet lunches from now till 30 September 2018. The buffet is priced at S$60++ for adults and S$30++ per child (six to 12 years old)

*Advance reservations are required and guest must quote “MAYBANK 1-for-1 Lunch” when making a reservation.

Limited to 100 adults only per day, maximum 10 adults per table, per card, per bill, per reservation.

Address: Marina Mandarin (Level 4). 6 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039594

Telephone: 6845 1111

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